Consultative Medical Exams for Social Security Disability

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When you file for disability, you may be requested to go to a medical exam. "Consultative exams" are often required by the Social Security Administration because the claimant (applicant) either has not received treatment for their condition recently (within the past 60 days), or has no medical records that support a finding of disability.

About Consultative Exams

Consultative exams can be done by your treating doctor or by an independent doctor who contracts with the Social Security Administration. If you're sent to a Social Security doctor, you should know what to expect.

The content on this site is managed by Beth Laurence. Beth manages a group of lawyers and disability advocates that offer free information for people trying to win disability benefits through Social Security.